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Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS

Photo gallery for Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS

View to the right inside the locked door on March 5 2024
View to the left inside the locked door on March 5 2024
View to the front  from inside the condo when there was a balcony
This is the balcony view of downtown Cc.Take boardwalk to shops and restaurants.
April 15 2018 View from Balcony to the left showing 1 mile boardwalk to park

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 644 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Corpus Christi, TX
  • North Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Texas State Aquarium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS

READ ALL... Booking means you Agree to Terms and Conditions.

**UPDATE: PROGRESS PROGRESS PROGRESS. After 17 months I now have a railing, walls, & a wooden floor on the balcony whereas before there was nothing but a 4 story drop when you opened the door. My repeat guests said no to having their children die. The only thing missing now is a now slip paint on the floor. But other balconies are still being worked on so there still might be constant dust.

PLEASE SCAMMERS LEAVE ME ALONE! I know your trick.


**I AM NO LONGER A PREMIER HOST. 5 STAR REVIEWS ARE REQUIRED. I am very upset at the system where one review kicks me out.

**I do ask you to be patient with me however as I am kind of out of practice with what I need to do. Its been a long time.

**Summer 2022, 2 different guests let their child draw all over my freshly painted walls & toilet. I am not a happy camper at the moment. Very few guests that summer have followed my "leave it as you left it" so I now have to charge a cleaning fee. Sorry but a few ruin it for everyone.

**This condo is on Corpus Christi bay not the gulf of Mexico or ocean. "Texas beach watch" checks Texas beaches for bacteria & the bay has the same low bacteria as the gulf.

**PLEASE REVIEW ME & MY CONDO ONLY, NOT THINGS OUT OF MY CONTROL like weather, elevators (All building ELEVATORS OFF & ON), cable TV internet out, seasonal jellyfish (buy repellent), beach s&, condition of buildings, very rare occasion city waterline break, electricity out, etc. Anything less than a 5 star review gets me in trouble. COMPLEX STILL NEEDS WORK
!**New guests=MONEY SENT TO VRBO ONLY! *RIGHT ON BEACH, not just beach view

**Min.2-3 nights(3=$746.75 TOTAL PRICE summer) for more relaxed vacation(1 week TOTAL=$1,471.29 summer)4 days min. Memorial day & July 4th whereby others raise rates(4=$1,001.00 TOTAL PRICE)

**Inquires usually answered within an hour daytime.

**COMPARE TOTAL PRICE: VIEW DETAILS for extra fees I don't have(owners, cleaning., manager, deposits)& my DISCOUNTS:WEEKLY=15% buy 6 nights get one free. MONTHLY= 62%

**8 AM CHECK IN'S & 5 PM CHECK OUTS. Some charge $65.00/ hour for this.24/7 check ins most days

**HONEST PRICE:BEYOND MY CONTRO taxes(30 days+=no tax),VRBO,& complex $15.00 check in.

**Labor day to before memorial day weekend= $pring RATES CHEAPER & weekday=cheaper.

*100% owner managed! BEWARE,I am told, I am helpful, friendly & consider everyone like family. My honesty & those of others, I value most.

*Complex finishing TEXAS FREEZE REPAIRS.NO FITNESS ROOM YET. SAFETY FIRST: After booking I text you to assure I am a real person, not a scam.

**Per upgraded points web site "North Beach is One of the 12 BEST BEACHES IN TEXAS 2021"(pretty, warm water, family safe, opportunities to fish & sail, best bird-watching in country,& stunning sunsets)

**BY BOOKING, you agree to HOUSE RULES & conditions of use. Thank you for understanding. There is no limit to questions you can ask. VRBO WELCOME GUIDE & I have a guest information book.

(working on getting bedroom tv to work) *BEACH=VERY FEW PEOPLE. Soap, h& sanitizer,& bleach available & condo always disinfected between uses. POSTPONEMENT ALWAYS AVAILABLE WITH ME AFTER REFUND DEADLINE. Book with me & discover how much free extras you REALLY GET! I can't express it enough: YOU PAY A LITTLE MORE FOR A TRUE BAY FRONT(only 45 units) because they are LARGER, balcony is private(only viewed from beach)& end in 00 to 05 & you get a 180° beach view verses a 45° VIEW with bay views(ends in 06 to 45).THERE ARE 5 CLOSETS(bay-views=4) & under bunk cabinets for storage. You pay good money so I want to make sure you have the best vacation ever by supplying all amenities & customer service you need. I HAVE QUICKLY ANSWERED EACH & EVERY REVIEW(good/bad),EMAIL OR TEXT.

**No hidden cameras inside. For your security I have installed a ring doorbell outside . I do not monitor it except check out day to know when to clean.

**If you need another condo, I am Unit #2300 = 2nd building,3rd floor, unit 00)

**RETURN GUESTS HUGE DISCOUNTS. Text me.

**I apologize for lengthy listing but I believe I have all questions answered. If not, ask me. I have 50 true pictures of every square inch of my condo & a video(CLICK VIEW ALL PICTURES,PICTURE 3).

*Everything is electric & thus NO DEADLY CO2 POISON

*Having survived HURRICANE Harvey with not much damage at the complex or my home nearby, I would like to assure you unless eye of hurricane is within 25 to 150 miles away, the only inconvenience is rain & a little wind.

**4 years ago this North Beach complex(see last picture)was really bad but now it has new management & fixed up VERY VERY slowly Think of complex as having TONS OF CHARACTER(lol). However, inside condo itself is a very cozy,1 bedroom, clean,& simple, casually beachfront decorated, not formally elegant. Reviews said some things are outdated(pictures are all recent & dated),but I do not believe in redecorating when things are still useful.

**I own & manage one unit(2300). My condo is very kid friendly with one of the BEST 180° PANORAMIC VIEW at this complex(20 miles in each direction). Condo is 480 SQUARE FEET whereas typical hotel room is 350 sq. ft & bay views are 420 sq. ft. I live 10 minutes away should there be ANY problems at all. Property is gated with security.

***This is only 1 of 6 of its kind at this complex(on top floor at end: There is only one condo to the left & one condo underneath(no sounds of feet on ceiling). Also, no foot traffic outside door because it is at very end, away from stairs & elevator(see pic map) & VERY,V,QUIET but noise is not frowned upon.

**Listen to waves, enjoy coffee,& watch dolphins from a private balcony. Balcony is shaded after 12 noon so there is no hot afternoon sun. Relax completely in shade.

**You could drop something from balcony & it will l& on beach. You can actually watch teenagers & adults in the water from balcony & run down stairs in a minute. Beach is much safer with no driving on beach & no rip tides.

**ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER CHECK IN: see cancellations.. Be very sure before booking to read all of this listing. I have said if condo is dirty (should not be) I have supplies to clean it.

**Everything is supplied in kitchen you would ever need: EMERGENCY SUPPLIES WHEN NEEDED, high chair when requested, lots of pots, pans, bake ware, utensils,22 spices, BBQ TOOLS, wine corkscrew, pizza cutter, full fridge. ice trays, blender, microwave, toaster, can opener, ground coffee maker, PROVIDED filtered coffee packs not Keurig, CROCK POT! There are all kinds & lots of BEACH TOYS, Tonka like trucks(cart to tote them to beach),binoculars(ships, birds, DOLPHINS),free WIFI, hundreds of DVD MOVIES,ROKU & lots of apps(Netflix, hulu etc.),pool noodles, boogie boards, TP for each day up to 7,1 paper towel, complementary coffee, sugar, cream,2 beach chairs,2 chaises, gripper umbrella stand but UMBRELLA broke, 2 beach towels, beach mats, small drink cooler ice chest holds 8 drinks, Dyson vacuum cleaner, all cleaning supplies, dish soap, liquid soap(diluted for foaming container),hotel supplies, library of novels, spare light bulbs,& more, just ask! Two 40" wall mounted TVs. Other owners have seen what I offer & then offer them also. I accept that risk. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS DURING YOUR STAY INSTEAD OF GIVING ME A BAD REVIEW.

**SIX PERSONS MAXIMUM NO MATTER HOW SMALL! This only sleeps 4 adults & 2 children under age 18 maximum(bunk beds are for those under 5' 5" & ARE VERY NARROW:CHILDREN ONLY).5 OR 6 ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 IS NOT ALLOWED in one condo at VDS SUBJECT TO EVICTION by VDS.

**Close to everything. Biking & walking on beach boardwalk to restaurants, shops, & sites is highly recommended (parking for aquarium $5.00). Bikes can be kept in one of 2 bike racks(securely locked) on property or taken up elevator & stored in hallway or balcony of condo, albeit a little crowded.

**PETS: NO pets, but Barkaritaville pet resort will board animals in luxurious conditions.

**I used to charge no cleaning free nor manager fees as I expect guests to leave condo as they found it. I then clean, sanitize it completely & wash linens(IN CLOSET)in hot water & Downy Unstoppables, Dyson Vacuum cleaner & cleaning supplies provided. THIS IS RENTED AS IS.1- I will do my best to clean it(bleaching everything that can be bleached, vacuuming, dusting)but 2-if you need more cleaning(or are a neat freak),my cleaning supplies or ones you prefer & buy, will clean it better. Chances are I will miss some small cleaning & I apologize. In other words, there is no maid service 3-I will charge you 150.00 & hire a professional to clean if you want.(I DO NOT CLEAN INSIDE CUPBOARDS OR DRAWERS. You should always clean items before use) I use foggers & defense spray(kept in closet)every month so I might miss the occasional dead bug in closet. Beaches & palm trees attract giant Texas size water bugs(keep doors closed)so there might be an occasional live one ready to die in my sprayed all the time condo.

**FYI: 5 charcoal grills.

**After 7 years, I raised rates SLIGHTLY. Most guests book early.

**CANCELLATIONS:NONE AFTER CANCELLATION TIME PERIOD. For true emergencies I will, however, offer rescheduling that must be done within 3 months if there is availability. If not used within that time, offer will expire. **IMPORTANT: Previous guest could make copies of keys,& lost key fees.NO KEYS TO THIS CONDO. When paid in full, you receive one time code to door.

**Visitors guide & guest book in condo.

**Mail box key for long stays.

**Every time Make sure door is locked when you leave.

**Managed: IINSIDE CONDO=me, COMPLEX=office staff, BOOKING =VRBO.

**SUMMER Cole Park: FRIDAYS free movie, THURSDAYS free concert.

**Thank you!

Property manager

Roxana B.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 8:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 5:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Plenty of beach supplies of all kinds
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shaded most of the day Bench area on 1st floor

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corpus Christi

Located on the beach, this condo is in North Beach, a neighbourhood in Corpus Christi. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Beach and popular attractions include Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Texas Surf Museum, or check out an event or a game at Whataburger Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Corpus Christi, TX

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Texas State Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • American Bank Center - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hurricane Alley Waterpark - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Corpus Christi, TX (CRP-Corpus Christi Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Republic of Texas Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Railroad Seafood Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brewster Street Icehouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS?

Checkout is at 5:00 PM.

Where is Sands of time:SPRING RATES,VIEW 180°, PEACEFUL,360° VIDEO,WIFI, CABLE, ROKU,DVDS located?

Located in North Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of North Beach, Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Dolphin Park and Harbor Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 65 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brandon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place
Had an amazing view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay perfect for a couple. Clean and has a wonderful view.
I will do this again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
We really enjoyed the property and the location and had a great time. Rox was very friendly and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan F., Houston, TX

Amazing view! Wonderful owner!
Rox is very hospitable and more than helpful! Her condo is the perfect location and view. It’s comforrable and homey. Great vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great balcony view
Great balcony view and nice beach! In close proximity to restaurants and bars. Rox was very informative on local events and responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne M.

We Enjoyed our Stay!
The stay at the Sands of Time was pleasant. The view was GREAT! Access to the beach was GREAT! Location to the Aquarium and USS Lexington was GREAT!! Accommodations were homey and inviting! The toys for the beach were great, thank you! Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hospitality and cozy condo!
Roxana was an amazing host! She was always going above and beyond to make sure our trip went smoothly and we had a great time. She was always very quick to respond and had a great sense of humor 🙂 The condo was very cozy and felt like home. We will definitely be visiting again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

tony h.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
I did not stay after all. Property, Condo was dirty & under construction.
How can i get a refund. Did not stay at property after all. Saw dust everywhere and balcony under construction. Elevators broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Seguin Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2019 Vacation.
Our stay at this condo was awsome. The landlord even left us a little gift. The condo was clean and the beach view was perfect. The landlord was quick to respond to text messages and emails. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

ryan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best View
Roxanas great customer service started before we even arrived. The view is AMAZING and its within walking distance to a lot of stuff. There were 5 of us, 2 adults and 3 children, and we had plenty of room. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sands of Time
Great experience. Everything went smoothly and was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Kathy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The condo was in a great location on a beautiful beach. We were very disappointed that the elevator was broken and we were on the fourth floor. I do understand that this isn't the owner's fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Exactly what we needed
Rox was amazing her condo is exactly what was advertised! The building it's self could use some maintenance like the hallways to the condo but it is on the beach so it gets a LOT of wear and tear. Quiet community and on the beach what more could you ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer D., plano,tx

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Budget Friendly
Very budget friendly property. Easy access to the beach. The property as a whole needs some work. The elevators are slow old and Extremely hot. The pools were not as clean as I Would have liked. The condo was adequate for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

MUCH NEEDED
I would hands down recommend this room and renting from this owner. Our family has gone through some tough situations and needed a break. This owner Rox was extremely friendly and helpful. She was always available and her room was super clean and filled with all kinds of beach items to use from a umbrella to boogie boards- so amazing, I cant wait to go again and when we do we definitely stay at her condo
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vasant B.

Enjoyed the stay - beautiful condo facing bay.
I enjoyed the one month stay at this condo. It was at great location - close to Corpus and Portland, Texas. It has a walking path of about 2 miles. It needs little bit updating, but there is everything you will need. Owner has organized closets and all the rooms and label it - which makes it easy. I enjoyed weekly pot luck on Thursdays to meet other people. I will rent this again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny O.

Fun beachfront getaway
My daughters and I enjoyed our stay here. The size of the condo was perfect for us and the condo and building is as the owner describes. We definitely loved the beachfront view and the ease at getting to the beach. The owner was quick to respond with a solution when we had an issue with the door lock and later followed up to make sure all was ok and that she was nearby if we needed anything. The only thing we would suggest is providing less worn sheet set for the pull out bed. Otherwise, we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather P., Conroe, Tx. United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach view
Rox is amazing. She communicates wonderfully and love that we chose her property. The view of the beach and ocean is fantastic. If you wake up around 7, you can see the dolphins close to the shore. The complex is close to restaurants. Walmart is within 10 min. We had a great trip. Our only issue would be that the unit and complex is not updated. Our daughter rented a unit that was nicely updated and I would never want to leave this unit if it were.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!!!!
My family and I loved the condo. The view was amazing and everything was clean. Our girls loved the bunk beds and all the beach toys. Check-in was quick and easy. We had no problems during our stay. Walmart was about 15 minutes away in Portland. We visited Schlitterbahn which was 30 minutes away and relaxed on the beach. There was a basket available to easily transport the beach toys to the beach. Check out time was amazing. We were able to go to the swimming pool at 10am and make it out by noon for check out. Next time we will plan to stay longer. Thanks for a great stay and great gifts!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sands of Time Condo is Corpus Done Right
I took my son for the 4th of July weekend during COVID and we really enjoyed our stay! Rox is an amazing hostess, full of great suggestions and tips, and she responds to questions immediately - she really does want you to have a great time. About the condo, we had everything we needed - all we brought was food and Rox supplied the rest. The bed was comfy and spacious. There is so much storage to utilize that if you do, the condo will seem even bigger. The patio is really right on the beach! I sat outside for hours relaxing and reading while the ocean waves were right there. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back next time we go to Corpus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Unexpected issues.
We were on the third floor in building 2. The property manager decided that the elevator was going to be replaced. Us being not so young we couldn't do that many stairs so we left one month early. Our host was very good and refunded most of the second month. Vrbo would not refund their portion
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

The View
My favorite thing about this property is the view. A lot of photos are misconceiving, Your not sure exactly where the photo was taken. This condo couldn't have a better view. I so enjoyed sitting on the balcony and drinking my wine. Just enjoying the view. The owner could not have been any nicer. She worked hard around our dates. The building is out dated as I noticed all the buildings in this location seem to be built in the 1980's. So I guess its a matter of choice. Either a fancy building or a fantastic view. I choose the view. And like I said the owner went above and beyond accommodating my arrival as personal issues got in the way of scheduled arrival. Another thing I really loved was the walking trail in front of the condo, It runs right along the beach, so you dont have to walk in the sand. There are several restaurants within walking distance right on beach. And again a view that can't be beat!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Awesome
My mom gave the place an A- on the white glove test. Some dust. The pull out couch was ok, not super comfortable, but the couch was. Electronics needed to be updated. My biggest concern was that the shower curtain rod wasnt attached to the wall. (My niece bumped her head when it fell off the wall) Just a couple of cosmetic issues. Not an inch of space was wasted there. The overall experience was beyond wonderful. There was an issue with the door lock not working. We were in a hurry to meet family, so I went ahead with my niece to meet family and my mom waited. Less that 30 minutes later, mom arrives at the restaurant. The lock was fixed AND they drove her safely to the restaurant to save her the Uber $$. And oh. My. Goodness. The view! Seriously the view could not have been more amazing. The hostess and her husband and so sweet. The purpose of our trip was a girls’ weekend as a surprise for my niece. She loved everything about that condo and the beach view! All 3 of us were so happy with the condo and the view, we are seriously talking about going back and staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

melanie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL, CLEAN, RELAXING CONDO filled with anything we would ever need
When I saw that last review, I was shocked because that is not the condo and Rox is not the person described in that review (She has never been rude, always communicated well, and the condo is extremely clean). When I first went to Villa Del Sol, I WAS IN 9TH GRADE and it was spring break. I discovered Rox’s condo in 2017 and have been staying there once or twice a year ever since then but I have never found the need to write a review until now. I have NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS and have always found it ABSOLUTELY CLEAN, as have almost all of her 57 reviews (Can one person be right and all those other reviews be wrong???). When she is booked and I have to stay in another condo, I am always disappointed: from my 3 kids expecting toys, to a condo having only one pot to cook for a family of 5 (Rox has a pot for everything, many of them, as well as anything you might need for cooking including spices). Some condos only have one towel also. Rox has plenty including beach towels. I have also had some very filthy condos and this condo has always been perfectly clean. But, when those other condos were filthy, I called the owner right away and it was cleaned for me right away, which is what that unhappy guest should also have done as Rox explains in her listing. Rox sometimes comes to visit when I invite her and my kids love her. I have and will ALWAYS STAY AT THE SANDS OF TIME when available as every condo and every owner is different. My brother’s family always comes and so we rent a total of 2 condos (Rox only has one condo however, and it would be perfect if she owned 2 condos). Everyone ends up visiting in Rox’s condo because it is usually the best and cooking for everyone is possible. If they get a bayview they come to this condo for the spectacular, relaxing view. WE WILL BE BACK and hopefully we can book early enough to get this WONDERFUL, CLEAN, RELAXING CONDO filled with anything we would ever need, knowing my brother’s family will probably not have as good of a condo that I always have. My family looks forward to this condo every year. That said, I highly recommend this condo and should you ever have any problems, just call her because as she says, she is 10 minutes away. You can tell, in her words, she aims to please. Her EARLY CHECK INS AND LATE CHECK OUTS policy is not offered by anyone else and it makes it such a not rushed vacation. It also is like having 2 EXTRA DAYS FOR FREE.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rachaelle, Gainesville

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The condo is filthy and smells bad. Cleanliness is NOT a luxury. There is dust and grease caked on numerous surfaces throughout. I felt like I had to wash my hands every time I touched anything. The fridge stinks and there isn't even anything in it! The floors are covered with dirty stained rugs. When I lay down in the bed I felt depressed. The room smelled so bad. There is a huge stain on the comforter! No one can relax in that setting. When I left off sightseeing and realized I had to go back to that condo my heart sank. The stove is so gross; there's no way I would cook on it. Everywhere I looked there was a film of grease and dirt - pictures on the wall, electrical outlets, everywhere! The owner treated me terribly even though I started off trying to be tactful about the problem but I couldn’t just pretend to be happy because of the view - I had to check out two days early (of four nights) because of the dirt and smell and then of course Expedia and VRBO were useless in helping me get a partial refund. I will be ending my stays with them as well and just booking direct; they aren’t cheaper and are all about collecting their fees. The owner is correct that the view is nice but that does not make up for staying in a filthy disgusting condo. I've never ever ever left a place in the middle of a vacation and I've traveled all over the world. I’m sure you get the message; I would give zero stars if I could. The condo is not in rentable condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

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This is a picture of me (Rox Benavides) and my husband David at the bottom of the great wall of China. I am a world traveler and love traveling. I have been to 252 cities , 5 continents, and 43 countries. I also have lived in other countries. I have owned this condo since 1988 and recently decided to rent out my little beach home unit #2300.

I am not fluent in Spanish but can converse a little. Yo hablo un poquito español

I hope you will consider booking from me.

Why they chose this property

When we bought it we thought we would use it but life happened. But that said, North Beach is a nice quiet beach for families. The "ocean" is rather calm there and kids could play safely in the water. The beach is not crowded even for holidays.

Main thing, I try really hard to please. I believe its not always about money but money is good lol.

What makes this property unique

There are only 45 true Beach-front (PRIVATE BALCONY AND LARGER UNIT) at this complex and it is so much better than a bay-view (PUBLIC BALCONY AND A SMALLER UNIT). With a Beachfront you have a 180° panoramic view whereas with most bay-views you only have a 45° view. The small difference in price is worth it. Also top floor (no footsteps above you or no one to your right), at the end. Also there are only 6 units like mine (top floor, on the end) away from stairs and elevator noise.

Languages:

English, Spanish